Did W7/D2 earlier today. My legs felt like jello afterwards but I killed it. I'm so excited after every run/accomplishment. Feels good

I did W4D2 this morning. Not sure how it is for everyone else, but my runs are always better in the morning/midday rather than in the evening. My muscles don't get as tired and I seem to have more energy.

Distance 1.82 miles
24:00 Min
4.56 mph

I did W4D2 this morning. Not sure how it is for everyone else, but my runs are always better in the morning/midday rather than in the evening. My muscles don't get as tired and I seem to have more energy.

Distance 1.82 miles
24:00 Min
4.56 mph

Great job!

Ran my first 5K race yesterday and finished in 28:30. I learned a lot about strategy (don't start way in the back - it takes a lot of effort to get around all the people that start out slow). I finished 11th in my age group out of 27 runners so that is an accomplishment in my eyes.

I am already looking for my next race.

Great Job!

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I am on W2D1. Have never run in my life so am so excited to be able to do something I never thought possible!!

That's great! You should enjoy it. I ran when I was a kid, but then high school happened, and I got involved in other things, then university, and then marriage, and now, I say, ok, let's get back to this. I've been loving it.


Finished W6,D2 today. I maintained a 5.3 mph average, but it was not pleasant. Some mosquitoes decided to feast on my ankles the other day and now my ankles are so swollen you can't actually see them. My shoes felt too tight and the hinge motion wasn't comfortable. Benadryl doesn't seem to be working. I did it anyway, and just pretended I had Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels chasing after me.

Tonight was a 25 minute run. I was a little nervous but I trusted the program. If it said I was ready then I could do it. I ran 2.24 miles in 25 minutes. I shocked the hell out of myself. I have never been a runner. I never thought I could be a runner. Tonight I felt like a runner. For the people who are just starting, stick with it. You'll be amazed by what your mind and body can do.

Great job and very inspiring! I have week 5 ahead of me. Starting it tomorrow morning, so by the end of the week I have a 20 minute run I am very nervous about! Thanks for sharing your success as it is a good inspiration to those of us further behind you!

week 4 day 1 and it was VERY difficult.Not sure if it's b/c I was lifting yesterday but it KILLED me!

W5D1 complete...I refuse to let this infamous week psyche me out!

go Babyrover!!! I will be doing the same this morning, but my legs still feel tired after a weekend of adventure! I am going to die, but I will die trying! ;-)

Finished W2D3 last Saturday, it wasn't a good one! I barely got any sleep that night and was up at 7am, then decided to do my run at 10am since it wasn't so hot yet. I felt like my legs were caving in underneath me for the whole run, HR was up at 180 and I was completely out of breath. It was so disappointing since W2D2 went pretty well.

I'm a bit scared to start W3D1, jogging for 5 minutes.. I'm not too convinced I can do it. Plus a bee decided to sting me in the foot last Sunday and my foot is still swollen!

Did anyone notice a change in energy levels doing this program? I am constantly tired and I know I'm totally out of shape. I started hiking in April and have hiked an average of 40km/25mi a month since. I know that all-in-all it still isn't a whole lot of exercise, but since I came from zero exercise it's a big improvement ;-) Still, I don't feel any difference in energy levels and stamina. So then I started C25K three weeks ago, hoping to see an improvement but still nada. I drink plenty of water and have 2 servings of fruit plus 2 servings of veggies every day. I'm not sure what else I can do to improve energy levels.

Week 5 Day 1 Complete! Feeling that runners high! Ya know, the one (I assume) is similar to a meth addict's high, like I can take on anything! ;-) Hee hee!!! Looking forward to the rest of the week! BRING IT ON!

It's amazing how much easier (and faster) it is to run without a stroller and a 30 lb toddler to push along!

RunDouble Update
I completed C25K Week 5 Day 1 (1.88 miles), in 21:00, pace 11:11 min/mile, with @RunDouble
1.88 miles in 21:00, speed 5.36 mph Total distance including w/u&c/d= 2.47 miles @12:32min/mile

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Finished W2D3 last Saturday, it wasn't a good one! I barely got any sleep that night and was up at 7am, then decided to do my run at 10am since it wasn't so hot yet. I felt like my legs were caving in underneath me for the whole run, HR was up at 180 and I was completely out of breath. It was so disappointing since W2D2 went pretty well.

I'm a bit scared to start W3D1, jogging for 5 minutes.. I'm not too convinced I can do it. Plus a bee decided to sting me in the foot last Sunday and my foot is still swollen!

Did anyone notice a change in energy levels doing this program? I am constantly tired and I know I'm totally out of shape. I started hiking in April and have hiked an average of 40km/25mi a month since. I know that all-in-all it still isn't a whole lot of exercise, but since I came from zero exercise it's a big improvement ;-) Still, I don't feel any difference in energy levels and stamina. So then I started C25K three weeks ago, hoping to see an improvement but still nada. I drink plenty of water and have 2 servings of fruit plus 2 servings of veggies every day. I'm not sure what else I can do to improve energy levels.

You sound like me when I was trying to run too fast!!! The best thing I learned on this forum is to GO SLOW!!! You will feel like you can walk faster than you are running, but the mechanics of running is so much more difficult than walking that you need to start off easy or you will burn out!!!

Sleep is important as well as enough calories. Not sure of you eating habits, just wanted to put it out there. I have learned to eat a piece of sweet fruit like a pear, or banana about 30 minutes before I run! Also, stay hydrated!!! It's not the speed that counts. Remember the rabbit and the tortoise? Be the tortoise and just concentrate on finishing. Do not worry about speed. In the beginning you may have to force yourself to go slow. I did. I thought running was a certain speed. It's not!

Good luck!

Week 9 Day 1
2.5 miles in 30 minutes. Not a great run, I've had stomach cramps all day, but managed the 30 minutes so I'm pleased. Can't believe I'm on my final week!

For those struggling with the early weeks, we've all been there. I used to have to ice my lower legs after every run just so that I could actually walk to work the following morning! Everything ached and I felt exhausted. Just keep going, I promise it gets better, your body will grow stronger and fitter with every session, it's really quite amazing. Keep at it, you're all going great!!

Finished W2D3 last Saturday, it wasn't a good one! I barely got any sleep that night and was up at 7am, then decided to do my run at 10am since it wasn't so hot yet. I felt like my legs were caving in underneath me for the whole run, HR was up at 180 and I was completely out of breath. It was so disappointing since W2D2 went pretty well.

I'm a bit scared to start W3D1, jogging for 5 minutes.. I'm not too convinced I can do it. Plus a bee decided to sting me in the foot last Sunday and my foot is still swollen!

Did anyone notice a change in energy levels doing this program? I am constantly tired and I know I'm totally out of shape. I started hiking in April and have hiked an average of 40km/25mi a month since. I know that all-in-all it still isn't a whole lot of exercise, but since I came from zero exercise it's a big improvement ;-) Still, I don't feel any difference in energy levels and stamina. So then I started C25K three weeks ago, hoping to see an improvement but still nada. I drink plenty of water and have 2 servings of fruit plus 2 servings of veggies every day. I'm not sure what else I can do to improve energy levels.

Look at your calories and sleep when it comes to energy levels - otherwise I don't know.

I'd write off W2D3 as a bad run. Usually the next one is pretty good, so don't put it off.

Tonight was a 25 minute run. I was a little nervous but I trusted the program. If it said I was ready then I could do it. I ran 2.24 miles in 25 minutes. I shocked the hell out of myself. I have never been a runner. I never thought I could be a runner. Tonight I felt like a runner. For the people who are just starting, stick with it. You'll be amazed by what your mind and body can do.

Love this!!! So happy for you!!!

The "never will be a runner" typing this message is planning 7 miles tonight. Isn't it crazy what you can do when you stop telling yourself that you can't?